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Artificial intelligence brings huge benefits to HR but also legal quandaries
HR Career Success

Artificial intelligence brings huge benefits to HR but also legal quandaries

The introduction of AI in recruitment brings significant benefits to HR professionals. It is more time- and cost-effective, as automated programmes can carry out more mundane, time-consuming processes, freeing up time for HR professionals to do more strategic or complicated tasks. A HR professional may subconsciously select candidates with a familiar background or work experience that he or she relates to, whereas AI can be programmed to select candidates based on objective criteria only, widening the net of potential recruits.

The best way to stay competitive in recruiting
HR Career Success

The best way to stay competitive in recruiting

In today’s volatile, uncertain and complex business environment, it is critical for organisations in Hong Kong to embrace new ways of thinking and working. This requires linking business strategy to talent strategy, critical to the success of talent acquisition. While tech trends such as big data and AI will continue to make the HR practitioner’s role significantly easier, it remains vital for HR professionals to continuously refine their skill sets and work with the right kind of tools.

Finding Inspiration at Work
Advice Columnist

Finding Inspiration at Work

Starting a new job or beginning work on a new project is always an exciting and challenging time. Each day is a day full of discoveries and opportunities. You may be getting to know a different group of people or, in some cases, you may be leading the charge and making tough decisions. For awhile you will thrive and look forward to work in the mornings, but once the initial honeymoon period is over, the daily grind may again seem monotonous and tedious.

3 Reasons Why You should Start Blogging
Industry Stories

3 Reasons Why You should Start Blogging

Talents are everywhere. To stand out from the crowd, you have to do something different. Why your own blog can be your sound resume? Here are three major reasons.

Tips For How to Retain Your Best Talent
Advice Columnist

Tips For How to Retain Your Best Talent

Hiring the right people for your company is a tough task to begin with, and once you’ve managed that, you’ve got to ensure your best talent thrives and grows…